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词性:|noun|
例句1. a rich lather of rose-scented suds
例句2. the mare was covered with lather
|noun|
1.A frothy white mass of bubbles produced by soap, washing powder, etc. when mixed with water.
‘she rinsed off the _lather_ and dried her hands’
‘In a few seconds, she had worked up quite a bit of _lather_ and took the large pitcher of water again and poured it over my hair.’
2.A state of agitation or nervous excitement.
‘Dad had got into a right _lather_ by the time I got home’
‘My father returned to the town house in a _lather_ , his jaw muscles spastic.’
3.Heavy sweat visible on a horse’s coat as a white foam.
‘She had ridden all day, blinded by her anger, and the horse, Bainín, was white with _lather_ .’
‘The horse’s flanks were soaked, its face was white with _lather_ where the bridle rubbed, and foamy spit flew from its mouth as it tossed its head.’
|verb|
1.(of a horse) be covered with sweat.
‘the old mare was _lathered_ and I decided it was time for a rest’
‘The horse was _lathered_ with sweat, but still had more left.’
2.(of a person) be hot and sweaty.
‘It feels like 40C. I’m _lathered_ !’
3.Cover something with liberal amounts of (a substance)
‘she _lathered_ a slice of toast with butter’
‘On Sunday night after giving Leta a bath I _lathered_ her chubby legs and belly with that lotion and I was instantly reminded of the hospital and the time I spent there.’
4.Form or cause to form a lather.
‘soap will not _lather_ in hard water’
‘It smells good but doesn’t _lather_ thickly.’
5.Rub soap on to (the body) until a lather is produced.
‘she was _lathering_ herself languidly beneath the shower’
‘Kieran had seized on the soap and was _lathering_ away.’
6.Spread (a substance) thickly or liberally.
‘we _lathered_ the cream on our scones’
‘She advised that I take a stroll into the centre of town where such epicurean delights as sausage suppers _lathered_ in curry sauce were to be had.’
7.Thrash (someone)
‘my mother caught me by the back of the neck and _lathered_ me up the steps’
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